Summer Trainee, Project Engineer

About the role

Engineering & Projects is responsible for implementing Fortum's nuclear power projects. We are experts working on demanding tasks at Loviisa and co-owned nuclear power plants, employing around 150 top professionals. We support external customers by delivering world-class nuclear power services globally. In addition, we have a strong focus in nuclear research and development and provide expertise to new nuclear and hydrogen projects.

We are now looking for a Summer trainee (Project Engineer), in final studying stage, to join our Project management and Execution department of Engineering & Projects (E&P). In this role you will have an exciting opportunity to participate in the execution of our ongoing projects.  As a project engineer you will support our project managers and perform independently tasks related to the projects.  The tasks will include project planning and time management, coordination of design work and document management, supplier  management and other project management assignments.   

Some of your tasks may include:

• Coordinating design work and document management
• Project progress follow up with the core project team and suppliers
• Supplier management
• Project planning, creating a work breakdown structure and time schedules, as well as project progress follow up
• Creating/reviewing Project Management training content and/or implementing training content into Fortum digital learning platform
• Supporting the project managers in various project management tasks

As a summer trainee (Project Engineer), you will have the opportunity to work closely with our project managers and the project teams, and get knowledge on how large delivery projects are managed in Fortum’s nuclear businesses and for our external customers. 

The position’s location is in Espoo or Loviisa, Finland. However, occasional travelling to Fortum fleet locations and to external international customers is to be expected.

About you

To be successful in this role, we believe you bring the following:

• Basic understanding of Project Management principles and techniques
• Good knowledge in MS Project will be considered as a plus
• Education in Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management or Energy Technology are considered an advantage
• Organized approach to work tasks. Structured and detail-oriented way of working, and not afraid of routine tasks either.
• Proactiveness, perseverance and effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability. Structured and detail-oriented way of working, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Outgoing team player and a "can do" attitude.
• Effective communication skills and ability to cooperate with multiple stakeholders.
• Good command of English language. Finnish and Swedish language skills will be considered as a plus
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and create training content for Project Professionals

We offer
For you, working at Fortum means exciting opportunities to develop your expertise and create a meaningful career. With mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's wellbeing, we can reach even better results. Flexibility is the new normal and we apply hybrid way of working wherever possible. At Fortum, we are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

Interested?
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, send your CV through our recruitment tool by February 8, 2026.  For further information about the role, please contact hiring manager elena.tomovska@fortum.com. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible! We will start reviewing applications already during the application period. The job ad will close as soon s the right candidate is found.

Our recruitment process may vary depending on the role, but here’s what you can expect:

• Please apply only with your CV/Resume.
• We use screening questions in the application form to ensure candidates meet the must-have requirements.
• For many roles, we include a digital assessment tool (Assessio) early in the process to make the process fair and unbiased, considering the high volume of applications.
• Some applicants are invited to interviews either via Teams or in person, this stage includes at least one interview with the hiring manager.

The summer trainee period typically runs from May to September.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. Our power generation has one of the lowest specific CO₂-emissions in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, low-carbon power generation from renewable energy sources and nuclear sources, as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers.